How to Make Beef Pot Roast - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the aroma of a beef pot roast cooking in the oven. The tender, juicy meat, combined with hearty vegetables and savory seasonings, creates a classic comfort food that never goes out of style. This timeless dish is perfect for Sunday dinners, holidays, or any time you're in the mood for a satisfying, filling meal.

Beef pot roast is a versatile dish that can be made in a variety of ways, but the basic concept remains the same: beef, vegetables, and seasonings s...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 pounds boneless chuck roast
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Heat a Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add oil, then sear meat in the center of the pan for 4 minutes. Turn meat over with tongs; sear for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove meat from the pot.
  • Arrange onion, garlic, and 1 bay leaf in the bottom of the pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Return meat to the pan, place remaining bay leaf on top of meat, and cover.
  • Cook in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and continue cooking until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the roast should read 145 degrees F (65 degrees C).
  • Transfer roast to a platter and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Slice and top with onions and gravy.
  • Nutrition

    551 cal.

    • Total Fat: 42g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 161mg
    • Sodium: 446mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 644mg